72 00... Replacing the seat belt clip

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Special tools required:

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NOTE: If the position of the seat belt clip (1) cannot be identified, the position of the seat belt clip on the opposite side of the vehicle is used.

Insert the seat belt clip (1) in the previous position on the seat belt (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Clip Position

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Mount the counterpiece (1).

Press the seat belt clip with special tool 00 5 040 .

Check that the seat belt clip and counterpiece (1) are firmly seated.

NOTE: If the seat belt clip is pressed too firmly, the counterpiece may loosen (1).

Fig 2: Pressing Seat Belt Clip With Special Tool (00 5 040)

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